What do a Medal of Honor winner, major league baseball player, physician and administrator have in common? According to a new book, “Who is Gym?” by former Arizona broadcaster and Northern Arizona University grad Scott Hanson, they are the namesakes of various high school sports venues around the state. In Prescott, the high school operates Shepard Field, named after longtime team doctor Bill Shepard. Prescott High’s baseball field press box honors Cal Cordes, a former player, longtime coach, … [Read more...] about Unusual History Book on QC High School Gym Names
Preventing Shoulder Injuries
A common complaint physical therapists and orthopedic physicians treat is aching and occasional sharp pain in the shoulder and upper arm. These symptoms, which may start suddenly or develop over time, are often a sign of an injury to the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is perhaps the most vulnerable component of the shoulder. The shoulder, a complex structure, is one of the most mobile joints in the human body. Few sports or daily activities are unaffected by the mechanics of this human … [Read more...] about Preventing Shoulder Injuries
The Guidance Center: A Leader in Behavioral Health
Established in 1969, The Guidance Center (TGC) is a Community Mental Health Center that offers a full range of Behavioral Health programs and services for children, adolescents, adults and families. Services are tailored to meet individual and family needs. What is Mental Illness? A mental illness is a combination of symptoms that leads to difficulties with emotion and behavior that disrupt the ability to relate to others and function daily. One in four adults are affected by mental … [Read more...] about The Guidance Center: A Leader in Behavioral Health
NAU Changing Leadership
James Coleman, dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University, has been selected as the university’s next provost, President Rita Cheng announced today. “Jim’s broad background crosses multiple disciplines and his research focus makes him an excellent fit for provost. Perhaps more important, he shares our passion for transforming the lives of our students and meeting critical workforce needs for this state,” Cheng said. Pending approval by the Arizona … [Read more...] about NAU Changing Leadership
Container Gardening: Versatility, Variety
Want to enjoy the benefits of beautiful blooms but feel that you don’t have the space? Worried about having to manage a large garden? Need a little visual pick-me-up in a corner of your yard that doesn’t get any sun? Container gardening might just be for you! Among its many advantages, container gardening allows people with limited space to enjoy a garden without a large planting area. You can create a beautiful container garden with a wide variety of flowers, herbs or vegetables on a … [Read more...] about Container Gardening: Versatility, Variety
Weatherford Hotel Saved 40 Years Ago
Forty years ago, public sentiment was in favor of new, modern buildings – motels with swimming pools, air conditioning and icemakers – recalls Henry Taylor. “It was a sad time for old buildings and history. It didn’t seem like anybody cared.” But after growing up in a historic Holbrook hotel, The Brunswick, Taylor had a fondness for the past and a passion for preserving important relics of the American West. Thus, it seemed fate placed him between the Weatherford Hotel and its scheduled … [Read more...] about Weatherford Hotel Saved 40 Years Ago
Taylor House Ride July 18
The annual Taylor House Century Bike Ride is scheduled for July 18 starting at Flagstaff Medical Center. The 15th annual event is sponsored by Pepsi-Cola and proceeds benefit the Taylor House, which provides housing for people with a family member receiving treatment at the hospital. Riders can choose different lengths by choosing a 95 minute ride, 65, 45 or 30 minute ride through historic Flagstaff, the Red Rocks and the cool pines. Another way to help is the 15 percent Give Back Day. … [Read more...] about Taylor House Ride July 18
Twin Arrows: A Growing Economic Engine
A gentle breeze passes over a vast landscape of pinon-juniper woodlands and native shrubs like low-lying desert rabbit brush. Chunks of red sandstone disrupt the serene and vast landscape 24 miles west of Flagstaff on Interstate 40. Also jutting up from the earth here at Exit 219 is the dramatic profile of the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, which celebrated its second anniversary of business in May. Perhaps as a birthday present to itself, the resort will unveil a new spa, trucker’s … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows: A Growing Economic Engine
Local Business Leaders Attributing Positivity to Profits
Cindy May successfully battled breast cancer this past year. Simultaneously, her marketing business grew by 25 percent. Jim Corning, owner of Novakinetics Aeronautics, had a divorce almost three years ago and then more than doubled his business in 2014. How were they able to grow their businesses despite discouraging, perhaps even devastating, personal circumstances? Both May and Corning attribute their business success to positive thinking and a heart-centered foundation forming the basis of … [Read more...] about Local Business Leaders Attributing Positivity to Profits
Northern Arizona Orthopaedics Appoints DeRosa as CEO
Northern Arizona Orthopaedics (NAO) Board of Directors has selected Summit Center co-founder and veteran business leader Carl DeRosa, Ph.D. as chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2015. Dr. DeRosa joins NAO with more than 30 years of experience at some of Flagstaff’s leading organizations and institutions. As the new CEO, Dr. DeRosa’s top priorities will be strategizing to drive high-performance, high-quality and high-value orthopaedics that will contribute to improving and sustaining the … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Orthopaedics Appoints DeRosa as CEO